--- title: Forest Service Asserts Special Use Permit Which Expired Nearly 30 Years Ago Remains Valid description: In response to a recent lawsuit challenging the validity of the expired Nestle Waters special use permit to bottle water from the San Bernardino National Forest, the Forest Service asserted that the permit remains valid because Nestle Waters requested that it be renewed in 1987.  The Forest Service cited to a federal statute which states […] --- [Skip to main content](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/forest-service-asserts-special-use-permit-which-expired-nearly-30-years-ago-remains-valid#main) [![The Garden Law Firm P.C. Logo](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Garden%20Law%20Firm%20P.C.%20Logo.jpg?width=325&height=37&name=The%20Garden%20Law%20Firm%20P.C.%20Logo.jpg) ![The Garden Law Firm P.C. 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In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs have argued that the letter sent in by Nestle Waters did not constitute a proper request for a new license and therefore cannot be the basis for the permit remaining valid for nearly 30 years.  The court has requested that the parties submit briefs identifying the specific legal requirements for an application for a renewed or new license. **Tags:** [Case Commentaries](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/tag/case-commentaries) ![Kevin Garden](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kevin%20Garden%20of%20The%20Garden%20Law%20Firm%202024.jpg?width=50&height=50&name=Kevin%20Garden%20of%20The%20Garden%20Law%20Firm%202024.jpg) Post by [Kevin Garden](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/author/kevin-garden) Whether you're a large-scale concessioner, a small family business, a guide, an outfitter, or an individual doing business or recreating on federal land, Kevin Garden has the experience and perspective to help. 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